A total funding pool of $11,000 has been made available by Swim Insurance and the Forbes and Ursula Carlile Foundation to provide a range of scholarships for Swim Coaches, Teachers, and Swim School owners to assist with costs to attend SWIMCON24.
Scholarships will be awarded on a needs basis and can include funding for:
• SWIM Australia Teacher courses
• Swimming Australia Development Coach Workshop
• Swim School Tour
• Conference One Day
• Conference Two Day
• Conference Three Day
• Flights and Accommodation for SWIMCON24
Applications are now closed
The Selection Committee will comprise of the following representatives:
• Swim Insurance
• SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia Board
• Swimming Australia
• SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia CEO
Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Selection Committee based on applicants who meet the criteria and best demonstrate need, personal circumstances and an ability to return the greatest benefit to their community based on the submissions received.
Applications will be assessed as they are received. Applications close on Thurdays 1 August 2024, or when funding is exhausted. Applicants must be a current financial member of SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia.
The Selection Committee’s decision will be final.
Scholarship winners will be announced on Friday 16 August 2024. Winner’s will be published in eSplash, and the SWIMCON24 website.
Recipients will be required to undertake a small amount of promotional activity at SWIMCON24 and may be asked to present their learnings, and/or provide articles for publication.
The scholarship will be paid by SWIM on behalf of Swim Insurance and the Forbes and Ursula Carlile Foundation.
Should the scholarship winner fail to attend the convention and fulfill their nominated actions the scholarship must be returned in full. Scholarships are non-transferable.